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What is localization testing?
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Answer from AI
Localization testing is the process of verifying the quality of a product adapted for a specific region, language, and culture. The goal is to ensure that the localized product meets user expectations in the target region and is free of errors related to translation, date/time formats, currencies, graphics, and other cultural features.
Key aspects checked during localization testing:
- Language and translation:
- Accuracy of translation of terms and phrases.
- Consistency of translation with context.
- Absence of grammatical and spelling errors.
- Correct display of fonts and symbols.
- Cultural features:
- Correct representation of dates, times, numbers, currencies, and measurements.
- Acceptability of colors, images, and symbols used.
- Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements of the region.
- UI/UX:
- No truncated text or overlapping interface elements (UI clipping and overlapping).
- Correct text direction (for right-to-left languages).
- Proper display of localized content in different parts of the application.
- Functionality of links and interactive elements with localized content.
Differences between internationalization and localization:
| Feature | Internationalization (i18n) | Localization (l10n) |
|---|---|---|
| Stage | Design and development | After completing core functionality and internationalization |
| Goal | Prepare the product for adaptation to different regions (avoid "hardcoding") | Adapt the product for a specific region, language, and culture |
| Focus | Separating localizable resources from code | Translating text, adapting formats, images, and adhering to cultural norms |
| Who does it | Developers | Linguists, translators, and QA team |
Localization testing is conducted after the internationalization stage and typically alongside functional and regression testing on localized versions of the product.